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AE05 FZL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,434 mi
Last recorded141,434 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,434 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 141,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,550 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 131,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT ADJUST (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT ADJUST (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

COOLANT LEAKING FROM RADIATOR AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,383 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 121,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front c.v. boot has signs of grease on it

Pass 28 May 2013 94,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,746 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,377 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,541 miles

n/s/r light lense repaired with lense tape

plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r light lense repaired with lense tape

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,098 miles

n\s rear light lens broken

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,126 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE05 FZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 FZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE05 FZL registered?

AE05 FZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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